ATE: September 15, 2026 Contact:
Jaron Jenkins
Marketing Communications Manager
Meredith Village Savings Bank
603.279.9186 jjenkins@mvsb.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Racing in Stilettos: Big Brothers Big Sisters Hosts Fundraising Events
MVSB (Meredith Village Savings Bank) and NHTrust have contributed $5,000 to support several Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Hampshire and Vermont fundraising events and campaigns throughout 2026. The support will benefit three upcoming fundraisers, the Stiletto Sprint in Portsmouth, Mile for Mentoring in Gilford, and the organization’s Thankful Giving campaign in November.
Proceeds from these initiatives help create and sustain one-to-one mentoring relationships that empower youth to build confidence, achieve their goals, and reach their full potential. "As a proud Big Sister, I have seen firsthand how powerful a mentoring relationship can be for a young person," said Cindy Hemeon-Plessner, SVP Chief Marketing & Experience Officer at MVSB.
"The encouragement, trust and friendship that mentors provide builds confidence, inspires growth and opens doors to new opportunities,” added Cydney Shapleigh, President of NHTrust. “Big Brothers Big Sisters makes these meaningful connections possible, and we encourage community members to take part in these events and support the important work being done for local youth."
"We are grateful for the continued support of Big Brothers Big Sisters and our mission," said Tim Kneuer, Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager of Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Hampshire and Vermont. "Events like the Stiletto Sprint, Mile for Mentoring and Thankful Giving bring our communities together while helping us provide life-changing mentoring opportunities for more young people.”
All are invited to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Hampshire and Vermont by participating in their upcoming events and campaigns. Stiletto Sprint, a 40-yard sprint or strut in heels will take place September 19 in Portsmouth. Mile for Mentoring will follow October 4 at Gunstock Mountain Resort in Gilford, offering a family-friendly run and walk to raise awareness and funding for one-to-one mentoring. The organization’s Thankful Giving campaign in November and December invites donors to honor mentors who have made a meaningful difference in their lives while helping expand access to mentoring relationships for local youth.
For more than 55 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Hampshire and Vermont has created and supported one-to-one mentoring relationships that help children and youth achieve their full potential. Through community-based and site-based mentoring programs, the organization connects young people with adult mentors who provide encouragement, support, and positive role modeling.
Visit bbbsnhvt.org to learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Hampshire and Vermont.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NH is a 501(3)c nonprofit organization that provides youth mentoring services to the state of New Hampshire. Their programs include mentoring children of incarcerated parents,
children involved with the juvenile courts, children with disabilities, children in foster homes, children from homes with substance abuse, children who identify as LGBTQ+ and children who are at risk of dropping out of high school. Each of their quality one-to-one mentoring relationships is the result of the following professional responsibilities, which are critical to successfully carrying out our mission. Learn more and get involved at bbbsnh.org.
NHTrust offers investment, trust, and custodial services that combine the expertise of national firms with the personalized attention of a local organization. With deep local roots, NHTrust provides comprehensive wealth management solutions for individuals and institutions across New Hampshire and beyond. NHTrust is an independently managed affiliate of New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp, which also supports Meredith Village Savings Bank, Merrimack County Savings Bank, and Savings Bank of Walpole. For more information, visit NHTrust.com.
MVSB has been serving the essential banking needs of people, businesses, nonprofits and municipalities for over 150 years. As a mutual savings bank, MVSB has no stockholders but rather operates for the benefit of its customers, employees and community. Since our founding, one thing has always remained true: caring is at the heart of everything we do. By building and nurturing relationships, we believe that we can cultivate a community where we all thrive. It all starts with caring about our customers and neighbors. To learn more, visit any of the local branch offices located in New Hampshire in Alton, Ashland, Center Harbor, Exeter, Gilford, Laconia, Melvin Village, Meredith, Moultonborough, North Conway, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Rochester or Wolfeboro, call 800.922.6872 or visit mvsb.com.
Caption: From left, Samantha LeClair, MVSB Business Development Officer; Becky Reposa, MVSB AVP Branch & Business Development Manager; Tim Kneuer, Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager of Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Hampshire and Vermont; and David James, NHTrust. Courtesy Photo
